why have many countries in southwest asia to develop new technologies such as desalination in order to access fresh water?

Because much of the region is mountainous

Because much of the region is covered in desert

Because the tigris and euphrates rivers no longer provide sufficient water flow.

Because much of southwest asia is landlocked.

Because much of the region is covered in desert, making access to fresh water scarce and necessitating the development of new technologies like desalination to meet the water needs of the population.

whats the answer

Because much of the region is covered in desert.